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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Ireland Cruise Ship Action Group: Discussion (29 May 2019)

John O'Mahony: I have one final question and thank the Chairman for his indulgence. Is there a solution to meet the port's ambitions? Is a compromise possible? Is it a case of one side or the other winning the day? Is there any middle ground?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Ireland Cruise Ship Action Group: Discussion (29 May 2019)

John O'Mahony: I agree.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: I ask the Leader to obtain clarification from the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection regarding a particular matter. I was recently approached by a person who received an award from the redress board and who is on a means-tested social welfare payment. The person was informed that their case would be reassessed as a result of the award from the board. That is absolutely...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Free Travel Scheme (13 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter, which deals with a very important point. It is not her area but I ask her to ensure my concerns over the need for clarification will be passed on to the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty. I was approached by a free travel pass holder in the past couple of weeks who was pre-booking a seat on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Free Travel Scheme (13 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: The information the Minister of State has been given is that the minimum cost of booking a seat is €2.50, but I was giving an example of a person who had to pay the full fare of €20.99, or the price of a one-way ticket. That is not free travel. Other problems were raised, such as the screens often not showing which seats have been pre-booked. The issue for the Department is...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (13 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister. The two motions will be debated together and decided separately.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (13 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: Senator Ó Donnghaile should be allowed to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (13 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: The Senator is in full flow but she is over time.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Senator. I call Senator Feighan. Before he starts, I welcome the group from Limerick City Council to the Chamber.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: Senator Kelleher has eight minutes.

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: Will that be four minutes each?

Seanad: Adoption, Information and Tracing: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (20 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Doyle.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

John O'Mahony: I compliment Senator Gallagher on bringing this forward. Some of the statistics he has given are very revealing. Considering the way society has developed in terms of respect for human life in general but particularly for those who are trying to protect the public, I think they need enhanced protections at the moment. I have in mind a particular case a number of years ago. Garda Robert...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authority Housing (2 Jul 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English.

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

John O'Mahony: This debate will conclude at 4 p.m. Many Senators are seeking to contribute. I ask Senators to share time with their party or group colleagues if possible. I understand that Senator Humphreys has an agreement to get in early.

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

John O'Mahony: Okay.